Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Planning your trip to the 'city of the Golden Buddha Phra Bang' from November to March means that you'll have the chance to experience the city with relatively dry and chill weather. However, these months are known as the peak season, meaning that the area will be overcrowded and accommodation rates doubled. This is also the period to hit several important festivals and events: Pimay (the Lao New Year) and Boun That Luang held respectively in April and October are among the most fascinating ones. An alternative to this would be visiting Luang Prabang during the rainy season (May to September), when the main chunk of tourists leaves and the weather is still pleasant enough to enjoy the city, despite the afternoon showers.

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